Inositol (Myoinositol)
Overview:
Inositol, also known as myolnositol, functions closely with choline.
Since the body and intestinal bacteria can make Inositol in limited
quantities, it is not recognized as a vitamin. It is found naturally
in breast milk, calf liver, cantaloupe, ,citrus fruit (except lemons),
dried beans, garbanzo beans (chickpeas), lentils, milk, nuts, oats,
pork, rice, veal, wheat germ and whole-grain products. It is also
found in the brain, nerves, muscles, bones, reproductive organs, stomach,
kidney, spleen, liver and heart.
How This Supplement Works in Your Body:
Inositol functions similarly to choline in helping move fats out
of the liver
Functions in nerve transmission
Makes up an important part of phospholipids, which are compounds
manufactured in our bodies
May protect against peripheral neuropathy associated with diabetes
(Some studies have shown promise for this use, but definitive, well-controlled
studies have not been done.)
May function as mild anti-anxiety agent
May help control blood-cholesterol level
Potential treatment for constipation with its stimulating effect
on muscular action of alimentary canal
May help you sleep better
Under study for anxiety disorders and Alzheimer's disease
Where This Supplement is Found:
breast milk
calf liver
cantaloupe
citrus fruit (except lemons)
dried beans
garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
lentils
milk
nuts
oats
pork
rice
veal
wheat germ
whole-grain products
How to Use:
Take capsule whole with a full glass of liquid. Do not chew or crush.
Take inositol with meals or 1 to 1-1/2 hours after meals unless
otherwise advised by your physician.
Available as:
Capsule
Cautions:
Don't take if you are:
Healthy
Consult your doctor if you:
Have diabetes with peripheral neuropathy: pain, numbness, tingling,
alternating feelings of cold and hot in feet and hands. Medical attention
is necessary
Have a sleep or anxiety disorder
Pregnancy:
Do not take
Breastfeeding:
Do not take
Infants and Children:
It is hazardous to treat infants and children under 2 with any supplement.
Storage:
Keep in a cool and dry location, but do not freeze.
Keep safely away from children.
Do not keep in bathroom medicine cabinet. Heat and dampness may
alter the action of the supplement.
Safe dosage:
To date, there has been no "safe" dosage established.
Toxicity:
Not likely to harm life or create significant symptoms
